Stjarnan vs Akureyri

Stjarnan vs Akureyri, two generous defences in a goal-filled league The Besta deild karla pits Stjarnan against KA Akureyri, two sides that have made shaky defences their defining trait. Stjarnan, though struggling in the table, have a decent attack (over 20 goals scored) but one of the most porous backlines in the league (around 28 conceded). KA Akureyri, also in the lower reaches, have shown similar frailties at the back. The tip under review concerns a game with at least two goals. The ingredients for an open game When two sides that concede plenty and, at the same time, know how to score meet, chances and goals tend to flow, all the more so in a league with a high scoring average like Iceland's. Stjarnan, in particular, are frequently involved in eventful games. As usual at this level, information on lineups and injuries remains partial, but the profile of the two sides is clear. Our read The combination of two vulnerable defences, two attacks able to strike and a prolific league context makes a game with at least two goals very likely. I'd put the probability around 78%. The main risk, fairly limited, is a surprise low-scoring game, at odds with what the two sides have shown so far. The confidence is good.